Match Report


KilmarnockKilmarnock     St MirrenSt Mirren
Grant BennionGrant Bennion Sean Clayton Sean Clayton
Gerhard KistnerG. Kistner61
G
1
G
61Garry GraavenG. Graaven
David WhiteD. White62
D
2
D
54Gavin JamesG. James
Eugenio SulloE. Sullo63
D
captain3
D
53Mario MonteiroM. Monteiro
Amedeo TattiA. Tatti68
D
4
D
56Arthur MersonA. Merson
Garry McinnesG. Mcinnes67
D
5
D
63Ivan MarcosI. Marcos
Gilles MasonG. Mason75
M
6
M
56Gareth SinclairG. Sinclair
Ferdinando BinottoF. Binotto63
M
7captain
M
60John GallacherJ. Gallacher
Mario NelisseM. Nelisse68
A
8
M
65Matt LiddellM. Liddell
Alberto CamposA. Campos60
A
9
A
63Jose Fortes ReyJ. Rey
Andy SounessA. Souness67
A
10
A
66Richard GallacherR. Gallacher
Bakary KoschmiederB. Koschmieder57
A
11
A
49Shaun SmithS. Smith
 
Johnny SopalskiJ. Sopalski52
D
12
G
46Dion WoodgateD. Woodgate
Amdy TourselA. Toursel57
D
13
D
52Frederico MarquitosF. Marquitos
Dominic GemmillD. Gemmill59
A
14
M
49Matt CaldwellM. Caldwell

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Rugby Park where Kilmarnock play host to St Mirren. A crowd of 19,830 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Kilmarnock are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while St Mirren appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Ferguson.


0.00
Kilmarnock kick off and get the first half underway!
4.12
Gavin James sees Matt Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.41
Amedeo Tatti brings the ball forward. Amedeo Tatti threads a neat ball through to Bakary Koschmieder. Bakary Koschmieder makes a probing pass between the defence to Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Garry Graaven. Excellent save.
15.56
Jose Fortes Rey sees Shaun Smith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Shaun Smith finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
21.14
Ferdinando Binotto makes an attacking run forward. Ferdinando Binotto plays a one-two with Andy Souness and rushes in on goal... Ferdinando Binotto tries a spectacular strike. Good keeping from Garry Graaven as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
22.07
Mario Nelisse takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from David White provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
24.07
Gilles Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse knocks the ball forward, putting Bakary Koschmieder through on goal. Bakary Koschmieder shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.56
Gareth Sinclair makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gerhard Kistner who gathers it comfortably.
30.11
Ferdinando Binotto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Mason. Gilles Mason flicks a high ball forward to Mario Nelisse who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, Mario Nelisse plays the ball forward to Ferdinando Binotto who has made a great run into the box. Ferdinando Binotto takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
32.55
John Gallacher flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Smith collects the pass. Shaun Smith shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Gerhard Kistner smothers it!
36.02
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.29
Eugenio Sullo hacks Richard Gallacher from behind! Eugenio Sullo is given a warning by the referee! Richard Gallacher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Amedeo Tatti picks a pass forward to Ferdinando Binotto. Ferdinando Binotto threads a neat ball through to Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Garry Graaven manages to gather it easily.
44.44
Ivan Marcos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Sinclair. Gareth Sinclair threads the ball through to Richard Gallacher. Richard Gallacher lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Smith. Shaun Smith makes a deft header. The ball strikes Ferdinando Binotto's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
45.00
Corner kick to St Mirren. Jose Fortes Rey plays it to the far post. Gerhard Kistner drops low and scoops up the ball.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Kilmarnock appear unchanged since the first half. St Mirren also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
St Mirren kick off and get the second half underway!
49.52
With some swift thinking, John Gallacher plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Rey. Jose Fortes Rey knocks in a cross ball towards John Gallacher. John Gallacher connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
53.21
Eugenio Sullo passes the ball forward to Ferdinando Binotto. Ferdinando Binotto flicks the ball to his team mate, Mario Nelisse. Mario Nelisse rushes past Arthur Merson! Mario Nelisse muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Garry Graaven manages to gather it comfortably.
54.18
Ferdinando Binotto knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Mason. Gilles Mason plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Nelisse and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Gilles Mason provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.56
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.52
Ferdinando Binotto flicks a high pass forward. Mario Nelisse controls it well on his chest. Mario Nelisse finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Garry Graaven. Excellent save.
77.52
Kilmarnock have made 2 substitutions with Johnny Sopalski replacing David White and Dominic Gemmill replacing Mario Nelisse .
78.55
Arthur Merson takes the throw-in. Ivan Marcos knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Smith. Shaun Smith sees Jose Fortes Rey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Rey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gerhard Kistner reads it well. Nice save!
79.19
Mario Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gareth Sinclair. Without breaking stride, Gareth Sinclair plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Rey. Jose Fortes Rey shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
81.30
Arthur Merson sees Matt Liddell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Liddell changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Matt Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eugenio Sullo.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Kilmarnock

St Mirren
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
31.8%
47%
21.2%

Scorers
Bakary Koschmieder 24
Richard Gallacher 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ferdinando Binotto of Kilmarnock

Match Ratings
1.Gerhard Kistner (GK)
7
2.David White (DEF)
6
3.Eugenio Sullo (DEF)
6
4.Amedeo Tatti (DEF)
7
5.Garry Mcinnes (DEF)
6
6.Gilles Mason (MID)
7
7.Ferdinando Binotto (MID)
8
8.Mario Nelisse (ATT)
8
9.Alberto Campos (ATT)
6
10.Andy Souness (ATT)
6
11.Bakary Koschmieder (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Johnny Sopalski (DEF)
6
13.Amdy Toursel (DEF)
0
14.Dominic Gemmill (ATT)
6

1.Garry Graaven (GK)
8
2.Gavin James (DEF)
6
3.Mario Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Arthur Merson (DEF)
6
5.Ivan Marcos (DEF)
6
6.Gareth Sinclair (MID)
7
7.John Gallacher (MID)
6
8.Matt Liddell (MID)
7
9.Jose Fortes Rey (ATT)
6
10.Richard Gallacher (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Shaun Smith (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Woodgate (GK)
0
13.Frederico Marquitos (DEF)
0
14.Matt Caldwell (MID)
0